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10:27pm May 14, 2014

nicocoer:

“Disabled Feminism” - Dre

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Does your feminism include me?

Are you an intersectional feminist?
Because intersectional feminism doesn’t leave me out
Women of color created intersectional feminism
To critically examine all forms of oppression
Race, sexual orientation, class, gender, as well as ability
All used to discriminate people
I am mentally disabled
Does your feminism include me?
Because I am autistic
I have sensory processing problems
I shave my arms and underarms and legs
I’m not following gender norms
I’m trying to have one less sensory input to process throughout my day
Having no body hair to be constantly aware of
Allows me to focus on other things better
Does your feminism include me?
Because I have generalized anxiety disorder
I have chronic anxiety
Having a safe person always with me helps keep me from panicking
And keeps me calm
I do not need my boyfriend to be a whole and complete person
But I do need a support system 
My boyfriend happens to be my safe person
Does your feminism include me?
Because I have PTSD
I have been raped
When in a traumatizing situation
I go into shock and I go nonverbal
I cannot give verbal consent yes or no
But there are other forms of communication
Because (signing “no”) this means no,
and (shaking head)this means NO, 
and (pushing arms out) this means NO!
Does your feminism include mentally ill girls, neurodivergent girls, mentally disabled girls
Does your feminism include me?
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